Software Test Automation Engineer

Jobgether SRL; Canada; Remoto; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote working arrangement

Contract-based engagement

Exposure to modern automation tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobgether SRL is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer based in Canada for a remote contract role. You will design and maintain automated tests across web apps, APIs, and backend systems, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines to support DevSecOps.

With 10+ years of IT experience or 12+ years with a Level 6 degree, you will work with Java/OpenJDK and modern testing tools, exploring Generative AI-assisted testing and emerging technologies to improve quality and coverage.

Competenze

• EQF Level 7 university degree in any field with at least 10 years of IT experience, or EQF Level 6 with at least 12 years of IT experience.
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, and RestAssured; plus Cucumber JVM or Behave, JUnit, TestNG.
• Strong Java expertise and OpenJDK 11/17/21, including Streams, Collections, and lambda expressions.
• Experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Apache JMeter, and test data management.
• Comfort working with Oracle databases and complex SQL queries, plus Angular and SCSS.
• Knowledge of Protocol Buffers, Jackson, Gson; authentication/security tech like JWT/JJWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect.
• Interest in Generative AI-assisted test generation and familiarity with Amazon Kiro.
• Structured testing methodologies and analytical problem-solving to improve software quality.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend systems using scalable test frameworks.
• Define test automation architecture, select appropriate tools, and establish testing strategies that support the transition from manual to automated testing.
• Integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines and produce actionable quality metrics and automated reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to expand regression test coverage, promote shift-left testing, and support DevSecOps practices.
• Evaluate emerging testing technologies, including Generative AI-assisted test generation and Amazon Kiro.
• Support performance testing activities and improve test data management practices.
• Apply established QA methodologies, including equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, to strengthen test coverage and reliability.
• Validate application behavior and business workflows, including grant lifecycle processes from initial submission through amendments.

Conoscenze

Test automation

Java programming

CI/CD collaboration

QA methodologies

Formazione

EQF Level 7 degree, 10+ years IT experience

EQF Level 6 degree, 12+ years IT experience

Strumenti

Selenium WebDriver

Cypress

Playwright

RestAssured

Cucumber JVM

JUnit

TestNG

Maven

Gradle

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Apache JMeter

Oracle DB

SQL (complex queries)

Angular

SCSS

Protocol Buffers

Jackson

Gson

JWT/JJWT

OAuth 2.0

OpenID Connect

Generative AI testing

Amazon Kiro

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Test Automation Engineer based in Canada.

This remote contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced test automation professional who is passionate about software quality, scalable testing frameworks, and continuous delivery. You will design and maintain automated testing solutions across web applications, APIs, and backend systems. Working closely with development and QA teams, you will strengthen regression coverage and promote early defect detection throughout the software development lifecycle. The role combines test automation architecture, CI/CD integration, performance testing, and security-focused quality practices. You will also explore emerging technologies, including Generative AI-assisted test generation, to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Your expertise will help deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality software in a technically demanding environment.

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated tests for web applications, APIs, and backend systems using scalable test frameworks.
• Define test automation architecture, select appropriate tools, and establish testing strategies that support the transition from manual to automated testing.
• Integrate continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines and produce actionable quality metrics and automated reports.
• Collaborate with developers and QA teams to expand regression test coverage, promote shift-left testing, and support DevSecOps practices.
• Evaluate emerging testing technologies, including Generative AI-assisted test generation and Amazon Kiro.
• Support performance testing activities and improve test data management practices.
• Apply established QA methodologies, including equivalence partitioning and boundary value analysis, to strengthen test coverage and reliability.
• Validate application behavior and business workflows, including grant lifecycle processes from initial submission through amendments.

Requirements:

• Hold an EQF Level 7 university degree in any field and have at least 10 years of professional IT experience, or hold an EQF Level 6 university degree in any field and have at least 12 years of professional IT experience.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, and RestAssured, as well as Cucumber JVM or Behave, JUnit, and TestNG.
• Possess strong expertise in Java and OpenJDK versions 11, 17, and 21, including Streams, Collections, and Lambda expressions.
• Have experience with Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Apache JMeter, and test data management.
• Work confidently with Oracle databases and complex SQL queries, along with Angular and SCSS.
• Understand Protocol Buffers, Jackson, Gson, and their role in application integration and data handling.
• Have knowledge of authentication and security technologies, including JWT/JJWT, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect.
• Demonstrate an interest in Generative AI-assisted test generation and familiarity with Amazon Kiro.
• Apply structured testing methodologies and analytical problem-solving skills to identify defects and improve software quality.

Benefits:

• Remote working arrangement.
• Contract-based engagement.
• Opportunity to work on technically complex testing initiatives involving web, API, and backend systems.
• Exposure to modern automation tools, CI/CD practices, DevSecOps, performance testing, and AI-assisted testing technologies.
• Salary, healthcare coverage, paid leave, and other additional benefits are not specified in the available job description.

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